International Studies (IS)

IS 1950 International Studies Freshman Seminar (3 credits)

Introductory course recommended of all international studies majors in their freshman year. Focuses on introducing interdisciplinary training in global, regional, and issue emphases through oral and written presentations. Typically Offered: Spring.

IS 2000 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits, max 99)

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IS 2030 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits, max 99)

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IS 2040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)

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IS 2250 International Environmental Issues Seminar (3 credits, max 99)

General Education: International

Cross-listed with ENVS 2250

Designed for individuals who have an interest in understanding environmental issues from a global perspective. The course focuses on various social and physical issues related to the environment and natural resources using human population dynamics as a backdrop. Recommended preparation: ENVS 1010. Typically Offered: Spring.

IS 2980 (s) Internship (1-16 credits, max 99)

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IS 2990 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits, max 99)

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IS 3100 The United Nations (3 credits)

Overview of principle UN agencies and current UN activities; emphasis on written and oral presentations through resolution and position paper writing, negotiations, and small group discussions. Typically Offered: Fall.

IS 3110 Advanced UN Studies (3 credits)

Advanced study of the United Nations for IS 3100 members selected to travel to visit UN Headquarters in New York; emphasis on a particular country, region, and UN or related agency through study of political, social, and economic indicators, policy goals, and bloc negotiations. Typically Offered: Spring.

Prereqs: IS 3100

IS 3220 International Environmental Governance (3 credits)

Overview of principle international environmental agencies and their current activities, with an emphasis on the UN Environment Programme and the organizations which oversee major environmental treaties. Typically Offered: Varies.

IS 3230 Global Economic Governance (3 credits)

Explores the interaction of countries and international economic/financial institutions, with focus on the political questions that arise from said interaction and organizational policies, the effect of and the conditions for cooperation in international trade and finance, and related legal questions from the treaties that govern this type of cooperation. Recommended Preparation: ECON 2201 and POLS 2370 or IS 3100. Typically Offered: Spring (Even Years).

IS 3250 The Contemporary Muslim World (3 credits)

General Education: International, Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing

Focus on the states in the Organization of the Islamic Conference, with an emphasis on framing the region, social and popular questions, economic issues, and the global stage. Typically Offered: Spring.

IS 3260 Africa Today (3 credits)

General Education: International, Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing

Focus on the states in Africa, with an emphasis on politics, economy and development, culture and society, and current issues.

IS 3500 Sports and International Affairs (3 credits)

General Education: International, Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing

Exploration of the relationship between sports and politics, nationalism, economics, society, and culture as they play out in the international arena.

IS 3840 African Politics (3 credits)

Cross-listed with POLS 3840

Exploration of the politics of African countries, beginning with the historical roots of colonialism and decolonization, but concentrating on contemporary issues of state building, war and conflict, development, democratization, and international and regional relations.

IS 3980 (s) Internship (1-16 credits, max 99)

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IS 4000 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits, max 99)

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IS 4030 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits, max 99)

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IS 4040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)

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IS 4100 NGOs in the International System (3 credits)

A comparative analysis of nongovernmental organization types, functions, strategies, funding mechanisms, accountability, challenges, and collaborations with other international organizations.

IS 4400 (s) International Organizations and International Law (3 credits)

Cross-listed with POLS 4400

This course examines the cooperative efforts among states and other international actors, focusing on the creation and evolution of international law and the building of international organizations. It concentrates on the international community’s attempts to cooperate in the areas of peace and security, human rights, global trade, and environmental protection. Students receive training in policy analysis. Typically Offered: Varies.

IS 4410 International Protection of Human Rights (3 credits)

Focus on the law and politics of international human rights, examining the various actors involved in the promotion of human rights around the globe, and exploring competing conceptions of human rights, whether human rights are universal, problems of enforcement, and the role of human rights in foreign policy.

IS 4800 Politics of Development (3 credits)

Cross-listed with POLS 4800

Joint-listed with POLS 5800

Role of the state in development, political economy of change, transition to democracy in the Third World, problems of ethnic conflict, overpopulation, and poverty. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. Typically Offered: Spring.

IS 4850 (s) Martin Scholars (3 credits)

The Martin Scholars program considers a topic related to international conflict and the resolution thereof in a broad context, with specific topics mutually selected by a designated faculty member and the director of the Martin Institute. It serves a small group of students each fall term, with additional work carried out over the course of the ensuing spring term while the Martin Scholars produce masters-level research on that year’s specific topics.

Prereqs: Department Permission

IS 4950 International Studies Senior Seminar (3 credits)

General Education: Capstone Experience

Capstone course required of all international studies majors in their senior year. Focuses on incorporating interdisciplinary training in global, regional, and issue emphases through oral and written presentations. Typically Offered: Spring.

Prereqs: Senior standing, international studies major, or permission

IS 4970 Practicum in Instruction (2 credits)

Tutoring and/or instructional services performed by advanced students under faculty supervision. Typically Offered: Spring.

Prereqs: IS 3100 and permission

IS 4980 (s) Internship (1-16 credits, max 99)

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IS 4990 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits, max 99)

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